Hexachloroethane Degassing Tablets from Germany
Hexachloroethane compressed into degassing tablets remains classified under HTS 2903.19.10.00 as the pure chemically defined compound per Chapter 29 notes, not as a finished preparation. Used in foundry applications to remove hydrogen from molten metals.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Confirm tablets contain >90% active hexachloroethane to avoid Chapter 38 mixture classification
• Include foundry end-use verification to prevent pesticide misclassification
• Use UN 3077 packaging for solid environmental hazards